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Steam locomotive

Crewe Works LNWR G2 Class

Built by Crewe Works

Weight
61 t
134,482 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1921–1922
60 units
Axle arrangement
D' h2

Overview of the Crewe Works LNWR G2 Class

Discover the powerful LNWR G2 Class, a historic steam locomotive built in Crewe Works between 1921 and 1922.

This impressive 0-8-0 engine, originally part of the London and North Western Railway, served as a vital piece of British railway heritage.

Weighing 61 tonnes and featuring a tractive effort of 122 kN, its robust design speaks volumes about the engineering of its era.

The G2 Class continues to capture imaginations, with examples of its legacy preserved and visible today.

Experience the enduring charm of this classic steam locomotive and its significant contribution to railway history.

Crewe Works LNWR G2 Class technical specifications

Value
SeriesLNWR G Class
Built byCrewe Works · 1921–192260 units
Tractive effort122 kN27,427 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementD' h2
Whyte notation0-8-0
Weight61 t134,482 lb
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Operators of the Crewe Works LNWR G2 Class

Railway companies that have operated the LNWR G2 Class, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
London and North Western RailwayLNWR G2United Kingdom
North Yorkshire Moors RailwayNYMR G2aUnited Kingdom

Crewe Works LNWR G2 Class photos

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